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This is one of our favorite animal behaviour clips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv9hn4IGofM -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Tuesday 29th of November 2016 06:42:02 PM

I haven't been on here for some time ( no caravan between March and August and it was making me feel like i was missing out when reading about others adventures ) Well the new van arrived in August as promised by the manufacturer and we have finally been able to get out into the playground once again. We hav...

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I have an intermittent issue with the van brakes. Van is quite new and has only travelled a few thousand kms. The problem has only appeared recently. Sometimes after braking the van brakes remain on and squeal loudly. So far I have used the technique of stopping and reversing a couple of inches to rele...

Hi to all We have on the spur of the moment decided to leave on Boxing Day to go to Sydney and back. 8 days. We have a 20 ft van shower and toilet. Our dilemma is where to stay? On the way down we will look for free camp or rest stops off WikiCamps but once near Sydney I have no clue. I'm assuming like Brisbane all...

The worlds leading expert on European wasps walks into a record shop. He asks the assistant, Do you have European Vespidae Acoustics Volume 2? I believe it was released this week.Certainly, replies the assistant. Would you like to listen before you buy it?That would be wonderful, says the expert,...

Hi. Had to change my layout of my van build, which as put me in a bit of a dilemma of where to put a water tank. Was thinking of getting one of them water bladder (water tank plastimo). As anyone used one of these? Also what size water tank would you recommend for 2 people as we want to go off grid for a w...

Hi All! :) I've just signed up to this forum and was wondering... while we were on our travels we saw some people who were glamping next to us with a front sunshade coming off their roll out awning. They said there were some pattern ones when they ordered online with fish or bird patterns etc but I can't fin...

Severe-to-extreme heatwave conditions are predicted to hit southern Queensland for three days from Friday, with temperatures forecast to crack 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the state. "We are looking at a possible heatwave with temperatures especially in western [Brisbane] suburbs rema...

hello everyone, what brand of car tyres are good for towing a caravan. Not off road. partial to the black tar. Thanks

why do funerals always seem to happen around christmas? my dad on christmas day, mum in november and now my adopted mum, ie she looked after us when mum left is gone now ... does it ever get any easier???

Walking can add minutes to your life.This enables you at 85 years oldto spend an additional 5 months in a nursinghome at $8,000 per month.My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60.Now he's 97 years old and we don't know where the hell he is.I like long walks, especially when they are take...

Hi all. Would you recommend treating campervan floor. We've got marine ply on the floor. Any recommendations? Thanks for your help Cheers Troy

I have small 5.00-10 trailer tyres that lasted 18000 km around the lap. They are due for replacement. Does anyone recommend a brand ?

Hi all. what distance does the main water tank have to be from 12 volt batteries in a campervan? as im putting my tanks inside my van. Have a great day Cheers Troy

Hi all Why do so many van interiors have the cheap looking wood grain panelling that looks like a kitchen from the 1960s? I do see that many new vans are bringing their colour schemes into the new millenium (even that is 15 years ago) and that has much more visual appeal to me. Unfortunately a brand new v...

This is what all of you 70+ year old's have to look forward to: This is something that happened in an Aged Care Centre. The people who lived there have small apartments but they all eat at a central Cafeteria. One morning, one of the residents didn't show up for breakfast so my friend went upstairs an...

Hi all, We are fairly new to this forum and we will be retiring at the end of 2016. Our plan is to travel for most of the year at least for 2017 and I have started a blog for family and friends to be able to follow us if they wish. It may not be as professional as some but I am not that good when it comes to all things c...

We have those pull up blinds that are made of paper like material that is concertined. Has anyone any idea how to clean them? Can't vacuum them don'the want to use wet cloth in case it makes them soft -- Edited by madcart on Tuesday 22nd of November 2016 11:31:28 AM

ok have done a bit of research but looking for personal experience. The wife wants to use house sitters while wr are away at Christmas for maybe 3/4 weeks. Not sure of dates until the wife returns home. so what happens, do you sign an agreement? who pays what or any information that you have from your expe...